Podcast
Better Together
Hosted by NAFWB · EN
The Better Together Podcast produced by the National Association of Free Will Baptists features short, practical, and informative interviews with people from the "trenches" of ministry.
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Monday Night Convention Speaker – Brian Williams
4d ago00:19:51Tap to summarizeBrian Williams is the speaker for the Monday night service at the 2026 National Convention. He shares about his ministry at NorthPoint Church and previews his message from John 17, "Focus on the Church." #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #Church #Ministry
Transcribe →Sunday Morning Convention Speaker – Jon Forrest
2w ago00:17:51Tap to summarizeJon Forrest is the speaker for the Sunday morning service at the 2026 National Convention. He shares about his youth ministry at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church and previews his message, "Focus on Loving God." Sunday morning service will be a joint worship with adults and Vertical Three teens. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #LovingGod
Transcribe →Sunday Night Convention Speaker - Isaiah Hatfield
2w ago00:09:54Tap to summarizePastor Isaiah Hatfield is the speaker for the Sunday night service at the 2026 National Convention. He shares about his ministry at McCorkle Free Will Baptist Church and previews his message from Luke 10, "Focus on Loving Your Neighbor." Isaiah also serves as moderator of the West Virginia State Association of Free Will Baptists. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #TheGoodSamaritan #Luke10
Transcribe →The Power of Family – Dr. Jeff Crabtree
3w ago00:16:12Tap to summarize“The big thing is digging deeper wells, making sure you had the depth to carry you in the dry days of ministry." Dr. Jeff Crabtree shares things he learned early on in ministry that helped sustain him through years of pastoring and church planting, and practices he kept with his family that maintained a home of discipleship and growth. Dr. Crabtree served as a pastor, a church planter for North American Ministries, trustee on the Welch College board, and now serves in the Ohio Bible Institute for the Ohio State Association of Free Will Baptists. Dr. Crabtree is the Tuesday night speaker at the 2026 National Convention, with the theme “Focus on the Family” (Ephesians 5:21-6:4). Find all convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Ministry #Family #Discipleship #Focus
Transcribe →The Generational Impact of Church Camp – Dr. Cheryl Jeffers
4w ago00:06:20Tap to summarizeDr. Cheryl Jeffers, director of West Virginia Free Will Baptist church camp, discusses the legacy that church camp has throughout history, specifically among Free Will Baptists. She also introduces a research study that will be used to measure the impact Free Will Baptist events have on our young people. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Camp #ChurchCamp #Youth #Children
Transcribe →Impact Columbus
4w ago00:11:36Tap to summarizeKen Akers of North American Ministries and Bill Hayes of Hillview FWB Church preview the opportunities to serve in Impact Columbus. Impact is the service project held Saturday, July 18, before the National Convention. Projects will be held at three churches in the Columbus area. Register by Monday, June 22: https://fwbmastersmen.org/impact/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Service #Outreach
Transcribe →Introducing Frontier Student Missions - Josh Bennett & Kylah Walker
Jun 1500:14:43Tap to summarize“We want to empower [students] to be a part of planting churches, pastoring churches, serving in the local church, and all of those things.” Josh Bennett and Kylah Walker of Free Will Baptist North American Ministries join the podcast to introduce Frontier Student Missions, a new program to give high school students the opportunity to experience church planting and ministry opportunities across North America. Find more or apply at https://frontierstudents.com. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #ChurchPlanting #Ministry #Missions #Students
Transcribe →The Life and Times of Kenneth Eagleton - Kenneth Eagleton
Jun 800:14:41Tap to summarizeHe was “born” into missions. Kenneth Eagleton, director of global partnerships for IM Inc., is the speaker for the Wednesday night service at the 2026 National Convention. He shares the history of his life in missions work and previews his sermon from Matthew 28. The Wednesday night service will highlight FWB missions work around the world as we recognize church planters and international missionaries. Find all convention information at https://nafwb.org/convention/. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Missions #Focus #V3Con2026
Transcribe →Getting Ready for Columbus - Ryan Lewis
Jun 100:14:29Tap to summarize“There are so many things to be involved in and to leave equipped and encouraged, but there’s also the factor of our Free Will Baptist family getting together like we do." Convention Manager Ryan Lewis previews the 2026 National Convention, where there will be something for all ages. The Convention is returning to Columbus for the first time since 1983, and Ryan talks about the options, convenience, and affordability attendees will find in the city. Find all convention information at http://nafwb.org/convention. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #ExperienceColumbus #Focus #V3Con2026
Transcribe →Join the Convention Worship Team
May 1800:15:25Tap to summarizeWhen thousands of Free Will Baptists descend on Columbus in July, evening services offer a special opportunity to worship together with like-minded believers. Kevin Justice, Sam Harris, and Joshua Riggs from the convention worship planning team preview the music for the week and offer opportunities for you to be involved in the choir, orchestra, or praise team. Find the information at https://www.fwbworship.com under the “NAFWB” tab. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Focus #V3Con2026 #Music #Worship
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